Pope to visit three Roman locales in April, May

The Holy See Press Office announces visits by Pope Francis to three places in Rome in April and May, which include the parish of St. Paul of the Cross, the Sanctuary of Divine Love, and Tor Vergata for a meeting with the Neocatechumenal Way.

Pope Francis in late April and early May will visit three locales within the Diocese of Rome, according to a communique from the Holy See Press Office released on Tuesday.

On Sunday, April 15th the Holy Father visits the parish of St. Paul of the Cross in Rome’s Corviale neighborhood. During his afternoon visit, the Pope will meet with children in catechism classes, as well as with the elderly, sick, and poor of the area. He will then celebrate Mass for the parish community.

Pope Francis will also visit the Sanctuary of Divine Love (Santuario del Divino Amore) on May 1st for the recital of the Holy Rosary at the beginning of the Marian month.

On Saturday, May 5th, the Holy Father will preside over a meeting of the Neocatechumenal Way in the Roman neighborhood of Tor Vergata. His visit marks the 50th anniversary of the “Way” in Rome.